5 Items That Need Climate Controlled Storage

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November 28th, 2024

Regular storage units can't protect everything. Knowing which belongings need climate-controlled storage is a huge part of protecting your valuables. Your delicate electronics and irreplaceable family valuables need special care to stay in perfect condition. There are five types of belongings that need climate-controlled storage!

Electronics and Technology Equipment

At the time of storing electronics, the stakes are high. You could lose thousands in damaged equipment with just one mistake.Modern gaming systems and computers need steady temperatures to stop their components from expanding and contracting. You should keep storage temperatures between 65-70°F with 45-50% relative humidity. Here's what you need to do before storing your gaming equipment.

Take out all disks and external devices
Snap photos of cord connections to use later
Clean every component well
Pull out batteries to stop corrosion
Use original packaging if you have it

Moisture is the number one enemy of expensive AV gear and can cause permanent damage to internal components. Our climate-controlled units at Storage Solutions of Texas create the perfect environment for your valuable electronics.Pro tip: Keep all AV equipment standing upright and never stack them. Anti-static bubble wrap adds extra protection. Screens and displays should stay vertical without any pressure on their surface.

Wooden Furniture

Think your solid wood dining table is indestructible? Nope!

How humidity affects wood materials

Wood absorbs and releases moisture based on its environment. Your wooden furniture can warp, crack, or develop splits when humidity levels change. Warning signs of humidity damage show up as horizontal seams on surfaces and wood fibers that buckle under pressure.

Protecting fabric and leather surfaces

Your leather sofa needs as much care as your wooden pieces. Leather doesn't deal very well with temperature and humidity changes. Climate-controlled storage becomes very important here. You should condition your leather furniture before storage to prevent cracking and drying. A deep cleaning of fabric surfaces makes a big difference!

Preparation steps for long-term storage

Here's your game plan to prep your furniture for storage.

Clean with appropriate cleaners (mild solutions for wood, specialized products for leather)
Apply protective treatments (wood conditioner, leather protector)
Use breathable covers instead of plastic wrapping
Lift furniture off the ground using pallets
Leave space between pieces for proper air circulation

Storage Solutions of Texas's climate-controlled units provide the perfect environment for your valuable furniture pieces. Steady temperature and humidity levels keep your pieces in good condition until they're ready to come home. Regular storage might seem affordable, but damage to your cherished furniture could cost nowhere near as much in the long run.

Musical Instruments

Do you have a special guitar or piano that makes your heart happy? Let's talk about the best ways to keep your instruments safe during storage!

Temperature requirements for instruments

Musical instruments need perfect conditions to stay in top shape. Different instruments require specific temperature ranges

String instruments (guitars, violins): 65-78°F to prevent wood warping
Brass instruments: 65-70°F to maintain metal integrity
Pianos and percussion: 70-75°F for optimal protection

Pro tip: Your instruments should never touch the floor directly. Use pallets or shelving because ground-level temperature changes can damage them.

Humidity control for valuable collections

Your instruments need the perfect balance of humidity. The best level sits at around 40-60% relative humidity. Excess moisture makes wood swell and metal corrode. Low humidity leads to cracks and joint issues.Here's how you can prep your instruments before storage

Loosen strings and bow hairs on string instruments
Place tissue paper between woodwind pads
Remove valves and slides from brass instruments and store them in airtight bags
Use humidity control packs in cases

Storage Solutions of Texas offers climate-controlled units that create the perfect environment for your valuable instruments.

Art Pieces

A masterpiece takes years to create but only minutes to destroy without proper storage. Your artwork deserves a carefully controlled environment that maintains its value.

Protecting canvas and artwork

Climate-controlled storage should protect your artwork. Storage Solutions of Texas recognizes that your art collection represents both an investment and a passion that needs protection. Your precious artwork requires proper storage techniques!

Keep paintings standing upright (never flat!)
Use acid-free materials for wrapping
Place spacers between stored pieces
Avoid direct contact with concrete floors
Store away from vents and exterior walls

Light can be your artwork's worst enemy! Direct sunlight exposure causes irreversible damage to pieces fast. Our climate-controlled units provide the perfect dark environment that your artwork needs.

Important Documents and Photographs

Your memories and important documents deserve the best storage possible. The right climate-controlled storage solutions will keep them safe for years.

Organizing paperwork for storage

The key to document preservation is creating a system that works for you. Here's a simple way to start!

Sort documents by category (legal, financial, personal)
Use acid-free file boxes for long-term storage
Label everything clearly for easy retrieval
Keep a digital inventory of stored items
Schedule monthly maintenance checks

Preserving family photos and albums

Your family's stories live in those photos and deserve preservation for generations. Pro preservation tips: Store photos upright, never stacked flat. Use white cotton gloves when handling old photos. Keep photos away from direct sunlight. Create digital backups of irreplaceable images.

Choose Storage Solutions of Texas!

Storage Solutions of Texas creates the best environment for your valuable items. The facility maintains consistent temperatures and optimal humidity levels. Your possessions need this protection, especially with Victoria's weather patterns.Damaged items cost nowhere near as much to store as they do to replace. Your guitar collection and family photo albums need specialized units that provide complete protection. Your belongings need the best care possible. Our Victoria facility has the perfect climate-controlled storage solution waiting for you.

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